Coral Reefs of the Gulf - Adaptation to Climatic Extremes (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2012)

Coral Reefs of the Gulf: Adaptation to Climatic Extremes is a complete review and reference for scientists, engineers and students concerned with the geology, biology or engineering aspects of coral reefs in the Middle East. It provides for the first time a complete review of both the geology and biology of all extant coral areas in the Gulf, the water body between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula. In summer, this area is the hottest sea with abundant coral growth on earth and already today exhibits a temperature that is predicted to occur across the topical ocean in 2100. Thus, by studying the Gulf today, much can be learned about tomorrow's world and the capability of coral reefs to adapt to climatic extremes. This volume provides the most authoritative and up-to-date review of the coral reefs in the Gulf. It can be used as a volume of general reference or as a textbook treating recent coral reefs. Written by local and international experts, the text is richly illustrated and will remain a standard reference for the region for decades to come. Contributions stretch from climatology through geology, biology, ecological modelling and fisheries science to practical conservation aspects. The book is useful for the technical expert and casual reader alike.

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Series:	Coral Reefs of the World, 3
Release date:	August 2016
First published:	2012
Editors:	Bernhard Riegl • Sam J. Purkis
Dimensions:	279 x 210mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	379
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2012
ISBN-13:	978-9401777377
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Ecological science, the Biosphere Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > The hydrosphere > Oceanography (seas) Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > The hydrosphere > Hydrology (freshwater) Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Pollution & threats to the environment > Global warming
LSN:	9401777373
Barcode:	9789401777377

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